likeable, likable

[Eng. like; -able.] Of a nature deserving to be liked; pleasing; lovable. "It is a very likeable place." -Southey: The Doctor, ch. xxxiv. like-a-ble-ne , *lik-a-ble-ne , s . [English likeable; -ne .] The quality or state of being likeable; attractivene . *like-hood, s. [English like , a.; -hood .] Likeli hood. IMG:content-0566.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0567.png:[blocks in formation] A. As substantive : Lilith Bot.: The genus Syringa, and specially S. vul garis . It has simple leaves, and very fragrant pale violet or purple flowers, in beautiful thyrsoid terminal panicles. African lilac is Melia azedarach ; Australian lilac (1) Harden berg i a monophylla , (2) Prostan thera violacea ; Indian lilac, Melia semper flor ens, and Persian lilac, Syringa persica . B. As adj .: Of the color of lilac; pale, dull violet, a little mixed with white. li-la-çine, s. [Eng. lilac; -ine.] Chem.: Syringine. An alkaloid extracted from the bark, the buds, and the leaves of the lilac, able, pleasing, agreeable. "I have not seen So likely an amba ador of love." Shakesp.: Merchant of Venice , ii. 9. 2. Similar, alike, like, congenial. "Love is a celestial harmonie Of likely harts composed of starres concent." Spenser: Hymne in Honour of Beauty , 198. 3. Having the appearance of truth or probability; probable, credible. "I never thought it po ible or likely." Shakesp.: Taming of the Shrew, i. 1. 4. In such a position or situation as probably to do some act; as, I am likely to call to-morrow. 5. Suitable, well-adapted, convenient; that will probably suit one's purpose. 6. Of good breeding and accomplishments; accomplished, talented. B. As adv .: Probably; in all probability. "While man was innocent, he was likely ignorant of nothing that imported him to know."-Glanvill. liken, *lik nen, *lyk-nen, v . t . & i . [Swedish likna =(1) to resemble. (2) to liken, from lik =like; Dan.ligne =(1) to resemble, (2) to liken, from lig like.] [LIKE, a .] A. Transitive : 1. To make like; to cause to resemble. 2. To compare; to consider or represent as like. "To whom then will ye liken God? or what likene will ye compare unto him?"- Isaiah xl. 18. B. In trans.: To be like; to resemble.